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How do you continue to try to live a normal life??? My husband is 73 and has parkinson's - I am healthy and 62 . All of our couples friends have "dropped" us - we are no longer enjoyable to be around. I am so lonely I could just die. Help!
Wow I can get what ur going thru..I am taking care of my husband and raising 2 kids so you can imagine the overload I have at times. He finally has a hospital bed but i say unless they are paying you get him a respite caregiver so you can have a break and get out of the house. It is sad when family and friends shunned you for doing the most important job there is and cannot offer you support. I have been there and done that ...I rely on myself not on others but if i need a break I can ask his insurance to give me a respite caregiver for a few days and I am stuck in the 24-7 windmill with him. I am also working on getting a second job so I can have some freedom and breathe ..the one thing holding me back is the guilt. Find a support grp and talk to your pastor and the insurance he is covered with because u honestly need the break and maybe establish a circle of ppl who are in the same boat as you so you do not feel like you lost ur oar. My thoughts are with you.
Colette, sent u a hug n suggestion to move ur ? To the "ask a ?" section, u'll get responses there... Do u know to find the virtual hugs sent to u? Have a good weekend, kimbee
Colette, I am sorry you are facing such a tough situation. As my spouse is not sick, I am not in your exact situation, but I care for my mom in our home and felt a huge sense of isolation until I found AC! Welcome! this site has become my lifeline. I feel a thousand times less isolated since I arrived here. I'm sure the same will be true for you too. I am working hard to make time for breaks so I don't burn out. We really need that when caregiving. I'm sorry your couple friends are not there for you in the way you had hoped they would be. That must feel terrible. We ARE though, and hope you'll stick around. It takes a while till people see and answer ?s here, so be patient-others with lots of experience will be checking in w ideas about how they managed this all to frequent issue. I would also suggest finding a local support group for Parkinsons-sounds like time for friends who will stand by you both. Sending you hugs, luv, prayers, physical strength and some moments of relief and joy. Hang in there! Kimbee
I am sorry to hear about what caregiving is doing to your life. It is not an easy job and many caregivers are in similar situation. Here is an article written by one of our AC editors on caring for a spouse. I hope this helps.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I am sorry to hear about what caregiving is doing to your life. It is not an easy job and many caregivers are in similar situation. Here is an article written by one of our AC editors on caring for a spouse. I hope this helps.
How Caring for a Spouse Can Strengthen Your Bond
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/caregiving-for-spouse-151104.htm
Also, AgingCare.com is an awesome place to find the support and resources so stick around, join some forums, and have as much fun as you can.
Here is one of our largest forums for you to join in on and meet great caregivers.
The Caregiver....How are YOU doing today?
https://www.agingcare.com/discussions/no-one-ever-asks-how-the-caregiver-is-doing-146661.htm
Best of Luck,
Karie H.
AgingCare.com Team